The Battle of the Giaour and the Pasha (Combat du Giaour et du Pacha)

Eugène Delacroix, 1827

This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The scene features a rearing horse with a rider, as well as a figure lying on the ground. The background includes mountains and other horses. At the bottom of the drawing, there are sketches of a horse head, hooves, and a head in profile view, likely preparatory drawings. The artwork conveys motion and tension through precise shading and expressive line work.
Kunstenaar
Eugène Delacroix
Datering
1827
Soort
Prent
Techniek
lithograph
Afmetingen
37,5 × 26,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The scene features a rearing horse with a rider, as well as a figure lying on the ground. The background includes mountains and other horses. At the bottom of the drawing, there are sketches of a horse head, hooves, and a head in profile view, likely preparatory drawings. The artwork conveys motion and tension through precise shading and expressive line work.

Eugène Delacroix